Hi, We're thinking of going to either Kefalonia or Samos with our 2.5 year old in early June 13. It would be great to hear from anyone with experience of both Islands as to which one would suit us better. We don't want to be in a noisy touristy packed area or anywhere full of nightclubs and bars. We like the idea of seeing the natural beauty of Greece and unspoilt countryside/beaches/villages. We were looking at the areas of Lixouri, Kefalonia or Pythagorionmn, Samos. We like the idea of being somewhere fairly quiet but with enough to do for our little one. We would be hiring a car. Any advice would be much appreciated!
Cant help with Sammos [apart from the fact they make the best blue label ooze in Greece 
Cephallonia on the other hand is probably the most unspoilt of the Ionian islands, and is usually far more expensive to get to, but once there apart from a couple of areas the coastal villages are reasonable in size and mainly rely on tavernas [some with entertainment] if you wish to palm your child off on to someone else for the day some of the busier hotels have kids clubs, but if you want to function as a family there are many apartments and hotels which don't have the brits abroad effect, if your looking for a b&b or half board hotel fairly quite with its own sandy beach and asuzure sea I can recommend the hotel mediterranee in Lassi [not cheap though]
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Cephallonia on the other hand is probably the most unspoilt of the Ionian islands, and is usually far more expensive to get to, but once there apart from a couple of areas the coastal villages are reasonable in size and mainly rely on tavernas [some with entertainment] if you wish to palm your child off on to someone else for the day some of the busier hotels have kids clubs, but if you want to function as a family there are many apartments and hotels which don't have the brits abroad effect, if your looking for a b&b or half board hotel fairly quite with its own sandy beach and asuzure sea I can recommend the hotel mediterranee in Lassi [not cheap though]
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We have been to both islands more than once. Neither island has what could be described as a lager lout resort. The busiest resorts on both islands are family friendly. If you want small or less touristy the Lixouri peninsula or Assos on Kefalonia would suit or for very 'Greek' Ormos on Samos. We have found Pythagorion and Kokkari to be the most touristy on Samos and Lassi and Fiskardo on Kefalonia. For exploring the islands a car is pretty much essential. If you fancy a change of scenery its easy to take the car to Zante from Kefalonia for the day
we have been to both with our now 6 year old. I loved both and honestly would find it hard to pick between. In Samos we stayed in Pythagorion - it doesnt have a great beach but is very close to one of the best beaches on the island (about a 20 mins drive) and is a lovely town with a great harbour to sit and watch the boats, Kefalonia is beautiful - we stayed in Skala which I wasn't blown away by but the island itself is stunning with amazing beaches. Almost the best bit of Kefalonia is going over to Ithaka which was gorgeous, rugged and very greek
Samos probably has the edge for me, some beautiful traditional mountain villages, a couple of great sandy beaches including one to the west which was really quiet even in August - it has a vibe all of its own, very laid back and has a great mix of holiday makers from all over including England but we were certainly in the minority
Hope this helps
Samos probably has the edge for me, some beautiful traditional mountain villages, a couple of great sandy beaches including one to the west which was really quiet even in August - it has a vibe all of its own, very laid back and has a great mix of holiday makers from all over including England but we were certainly in the minority
Hope this helps
Kefalonia!!Great Destination Amazing beaches!!!
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